Comparison

Provision PNV2 vs VMS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Provision PNV2

This software simplifies the setup and use of Plug and Play IP cameras. It leverages the latest Plug and Play technology to make IP cameras accessible and easy for everyday consumers.

Highlights
  • Plug and Play IP camera installation
  • Simplified IP camera usage
  • Consumer-friendly technology
  • Easy setup
Features
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This software is specifically applied to Plug and Play IP-Camera. Apply the newest Plug and Play tech to completely solve problems in installing IP-Camera, using IP-Camera, this truly makes IP-Camera to be acceptable by common consumers.

About

VMS

Features
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management

Screenshots

Provision PNV24 screens
VMS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VMS at none against Provision PNV2's 14. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Provision PNV2 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. VMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Provision PNV2 ships an update every 2 months, VMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Provision PNV2 versus VMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProvision PNV2VMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (244 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings244 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPROVISION-ISR LIMITEDFRS GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Provision PNV2

One-time14
  • PNV2 monthly card-7(EU tryout)$0.99
  • PNV2 monthly card-7(tryout)$0.99
  • PNV2 monthly card(EU)-7$4.99
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  • PNV2 monthly card-7$4.99
  • PNV2 monthly card(EU)- 30$12.99
  • PNV2 monthly card- 30$12.99
  • PNV2 half year card(EU) - 7$28.99
  • PNV2 half year card(USA)-7$28.99
  • PNV2 yearly card-7$49.99
  • PNV2 yearly card(EU)- 7$49.99
  • PNV2 half year card (USA)-30$74.99
  • PNV2 half year card(EU) - 30$74.99
  • PNV2 yearly card(EU)- 30$129.99
  • PNV2 yearly card - 30$129.99
None

VMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Provision PNV2 free?
Provision PNV2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VMS free?
VMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Provision PNV2 or VMS have ads?
Neither Provision PNV2 nor VMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Provision PNV2 or VMS?
Provision PNV2 ships an update every 2 months, and VMS every 3 months. Most recently, Provision PNV2 was updated on September 26, 2026 and VMS on May 16, 2026.

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